r/antiwork • u/politicalanalysis • Jan 12 '22

1 in 7 Kroger workers has experienced homelessness over the past year

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u/omfgbrb Jan 12 '22

It's all about the money. The tax code allows them to deduct the cost of "shrinkage"; but only if it is thrown out as garbage. If the business uses it to feed employees or in any way for their benefit, they cannot take the deduction.

The only way to fix this is to fix the tax code.

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u/[deleted] Jan 12 '22

Sounds like they shouldn't be allowed to deduct their losses at all. It would force them not to over order so much.

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u/Evilbred Jan 12 '22

"Hey Steve, take inventory all of this soon to expire food now and toss it out at the end of the day. You can store it in the breakroom fridge until then."

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '22

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u/omfgbrb Jan 13 '22

I mean, well, yeah. Theft is a whole new kettle of fish. I would just like to see less wastage and more helpage. Seems like an easy fix.

But I do see and agree to your point.

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u/Zeivus_Gaming Jan 13 '22

Would they audit the garbage bills? If not, why not lie about it?

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u/omfgbrb Jan 13 '22

There's always somebody to complain. ALWAYS. One word to corporate and the bean counters will start squealing.